I must apologise I haven't been on my blog much recently as I don't have much to tell. I'm have my appointment next week so will hopefully have more to update by then.

I did have a bit of success with the wheat bag. The marks on my stomach from using a hot water bottle are starting to fade although I must admit I do still give in and use  it. I find the wheat bag doesn't hold the heat as long as my good old hot water bottle.

I would like to ask those of you who have had multiple surgeries for endo the time span on them. I'm now over a year since my second surgery and wondering what my options will be next week. Last time I was told they were reluctant to do surgery again so soon and to be honest I'm not sure I want to go through that again but ask me on a bad day and I will definitely take the surgery option!

Anyways back to watching nonsense tv hope everyone has a lovely and pain free weekend ☺

Just a short post to say I have finally received my next appointment letter!
Will be going back to see my gynaecologist at the end of August.  Still not sure what to expect this time, hoping there's now a miracle cure I haven't heard about yet!

I am trying a wheat bag tonight after a suggestion from the lovely Caro, so I am hoping to avoid making the skin on my belly worse! Thank you Caro! <3

Summer

well it's been a pretty busy summer so far, went away for ten days and was given norethisterone so I wouldn't have a period whilst away. Have to say it was great, admittedly I had a couple of days of pain but nothing compared to normal. Wish I'd been warned how bad it would be when I got home though. My period started 3 days after I returned as Id been told it would. The pain was horrendous though, made me feel so sick I barely ate for days. Not sure if this is normal after taking this drug but thought I'd share my experience. Saying that, I'd rather have that pain than have a period ruin another holiday.

In other news I am still waiting for my 6 week review appointment which should have been due at the end of May, but not expecting much as last one I was told just manage my symptoms as much as possible. Hopefully will hear soon though.

In my earlier posts I asked if anyone knows where the yellow ribbons can be bought, I am still looking if anyone has found anywhere?

Mid week

Well today seems an ok day other than tiredness not much pain which is a relief! 

Looking forward to a 3 day weekend this week and fingers crossed a pain free one, although should have had another appointment letter by now but no sign yet!

Just had a quick look at the petition I posted about yesterday, so far almost 8.5k supporters which is awesome but I'm still hoping for more!  Maybe other bloggers can post it too? 

On another note anyone have any alternative ideas for a hot water bottle? I already use a TENs machine but love my hot water bottle but have noticed im starting to burn my skin so trying and failing to use it so often, any help appreciated 😃

Petition

Hoping for as much help as possible with this please! Was shared with me on Facebook and I realise it currently only affects UK peeps but its a helping hand in giving us a voice. Please sign the following petition to help get endo recognised as a disability.  Most of know how it can impact our lives and our ability to hold down a job so please please please help sign it and share it lets get it seen!

https://www.change.org/p/david-cameron-mp-recognise-endometriosis-as-a-disability

Thank you all in advance!

Almost the weekend!

Well its been a long week! Seem to do nothing but work at the moment but saving for holidays so it's worth it! Planning a long weekend away with friends for summer, somewhere hot! Now I just need to hope for some miracle between now and then that stops this daily pain. I wouldn't say my pain is getting worse but it's definitely becoming more frequent. Seems like most days recently and I'm sure those of you suffering know how tiring it is.

But I am looking forward to summer so I'm trying not to let it get me down! Hope peeps are also planning nice things for summer!

Recipe

It's been a rough few days of unbearable pain so I've been trying to look for anything that could help. Found a recipe online and wondered if anyone has tried it?

ENDO - TEA
3 parts dandelion root,
1 part oregon grape root,
3 parts wild yam root,
1 part vitex (chaste berry),
2 parts burdock root,
1/2 part dong quai root,
2 parts pau d'arco bark.
Optional: sassafras, cinnamon, ginger and orange peel to taste.
Use four to six tablespoons of herb mixture per quart of water. Add herbs to cold water and bring to a slow simmer over low heat. Decoct for twenty minutes. Strain. Drink three to four cups daily. This formula is also very effective as a tincture.

Would love to know if it's effective.  I'm also trying to find a pre made blend but having no luck so far! If I can't find one I guess I will order the ingredients just no idea where to even start to order half of those ingredients!